Contemporary Management

Subject Code:

MGT103B

Subject Rationale:

In an era defined by technological disruption, globalisation, and evolving workforce expectations, managers must be equipped to navigate complexity with confidence and creativity. This subject prepares students to foundational management theories – such as classical, behavioural, and contingency approaches – and explores how these frameworks inform decision-making in contemporary business environments. Students will learn to respond to the dynamic nature of contemporary organisations by exploring how structure, technology, culture, and ethical decision-making shape effective management practice.

The subject examines sustainable management principles and the vital role of leadership, teamwork, and communication in fostering positive organisational environments. Students will engage with real-world scenarios that highlight the importance of motivation, planning, and goal setting in driving performance, as well as strategies for managing change and making sound managerial decisions in uncertain contexts. By discussing emerging trends in management and applying innovative solutions to organisational challenges, students will develop the insight and practical skills needed to lead responsibly, collaborate effectively, and shape the future of work in a rapidly changing world.

Learning Outcomes:

a) Explain key management theories and their application in contemporary and changing organisational contexts

b) Identify management issues and evaluate them through an ethical lens.

c) Discuss teamwork and communication principles in contemporary management.

d) Investigate approaches to manage innovation, emerging technologies and organisational change.

Student Assessment:

(G) = Group Assessment